Switchboards
Switchboards
Switchboards
SWITCHBOARDS
PART 1. GENERAL
A. Main Switchboard - Furnish and install the Service Entrance switchboard(s) as herein
specified and shown on the associated electrical drawings.
1.3 REFERENCES:
The switchboard(s) and overcurrent protection devices referenced herein are designed and
manufactured according to the following appropriate specifications.
F. NEMA PB 2.2 - Application Guide for Ground Fault Protective Devices for Equipment.
1.4 SUBMITTALS:
A. Shop Drawings shall indicate front and side enclosure elevations with overall
dimensions shown; conduit entrance locations and requirements; nameplate legends;
wiring diagrams; one-line diagrams showing main and branch current ratings and
short circuit ratings; equipment schedule; and switchboard instrument details.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Listing and labeling: Provide switchboard assemblies specified in this section that
are listed and labeled as defined in the national Electrical Code Article 100.
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A. Each switchboard section shall be delivered in individual shipping splits for ease of
handling. They shall be individually wrapped for protection and mounted on shipping
skids.
B. Inspect and report concealed damage to carrier within their required time period.
C. Store in a clean, dry space. Maintain factory protection and/or provide and additional
heavy canvas or heavy plastic cover to protect structure from dirt, water, construction
debris, and traffic. Where applicable, provide adequate heating within enclosures to
prevent condensation.
D. Handle in accordance with NEMA PB 2.1 and manufacturer's written instructions. Lift
only by lifting means provided for this express purpose. Handle carefully to avoid
damage to switchboard internal components, enclosure, and finish.
B. Determine suitable path for moving switchboard into place considering project
condition.
A. Provide one (1) set of installation and maintenance instructions with each
switchboard. Instructions are to be easily identified and affixed within the incoming or
main section of the line-up.
1.9 WARRANTY:
PART 2. PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS:
B. Substitutions must be submitted in writing three (5) days prior to original bid date with
supporting documentation demonstrating that the alternate manufacturer conforms to
all aspects of the specifications herein.
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D. Insulation and isolation for main and vertical buses of feeder sections.
E. Bus Transition and Incoming Line Pull Sections: Matched and aligned with basic
switchboard.
5. Main Phase Buses, Neutral Buses, and Equipment Ground Buses: Uniform
capacity the entire length of the switchboard main and distribution sections.
Provide for future extensions from both ends.
7. Neutral Buses: 100 percent of the ampacity of the phase buses, except as
indicated, and equipped with approved pressure connectors for outgoing
circuit neutral cables. Bus extensions for busway feeder neutral bus is
braced.
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1. Characteristics: Ampere ratings below 2000 amps, frame size, trip rating,
number of poles, and auxiliary devices as indicated and interrupting capacity
rating to meet available fault current.
3. Circuit Breakers, 200 A and Larger: Trip units interchangeable within frame
size.
B. Enclosed, Insulated-Case Circuit Breaker: Fully rated, encased power circuit breaker:
1. Characteristics: 2000 amperes and larger, frame size, trip rating, number of
poles and auxiliary devices as indicated and interrupting capacity rating to
meet available fault current.
e. Undervoltage trip
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2.5 INSTRUMENTATION:
A. Control Circuits: 120 V, supplied through secondary disconnect devices from control
power transformer.
B. Control Power Fuses: Primary and secondary fuses for current-limiting and overload
protection of transformer and fuses for protection of control circuits.
C. Control Wiring: Factory installed, complete with bundling, lacing and protection.
Provide flexible conductors for No. 8 AWG and smaller, for conductors across hinges,
and for conductors for interconnections between shipping units.
2.7 IDENTIFICATION:
A. Nameplates and label products are specified in Division 16 Section “Basic Electrical
Materials and Methods”.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSPECTION:
3.2 INSTALLATION:
B. Measure, using a Megger, the insulation resistance of each bus section phase-to-
phase and phase-to ground for one minute each, at minimum test voltage of 1000
VDC; minimum acceptable value for insulation resistance is 1 megohms. NOTE:
Refer to manufacturer's literature for specific testing procedures.
C. Check tightness of accessible bolted bus joints using calibrated torque wrench per
manufacturer's recommended torque values.
3.4 ADJUSTING:
A. Adjust all operating mechanisms for free mechanical movement per manufacturer's
specifications.
B. Adjust circuit breaker trip and time delay settings to values [indicated.] [as instructed
by the Architect/engineer.]
3.5 CLEANING:
END OF SECTION
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